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London to Bruges trains
Take a direct Eurostar train from London to Brussels and change onto a local SNCB train to complete your journey to Bruges in just over 3 and half hours.
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Go from London to Bruges with a quick change
Travelling to Bruges with us is simple, smart, and speedy. After a quick change at Brussels-Midi/Zuid, you’ll be there in no time. And whether you’re going for work or play, we’ll get you there feeling relaxed and rested. Read on to discover why taking Eurostar from London to Bruges is the only way to travel
You can still book a ticket with us between London and Brussels. For your journey between Brussels and any destination in Belgium, including Bruges, Antwerp or Ghent, you’ll need to buy an additional local train ticket from SNCB.
Departing from London St Pancras International
London St Pancras International is located in King's Cross and is well connected by London Underground lines and buses.
When to arrive
Please check our recommended arrival times when planning your journey.
Travel documents
Make sure to bring a valid passport with you and complete your Advance Passenger Information (API) well in advance. Check UK-EU border requirements for travel to and from London.
Station facilities
Before you jump on your train, you can indulge in some boutique shopping or fine dining. After border and security checks, you'll find food options, a duty-free shop, and our Eurostar Premier Lounge.
Connecting at Brussels-Midi/Zuid
Your Any Belgian Station ticket covers your Eurostar journey to Brussels, plus the local train to Bruges.
At Brussels-Midi/Zuid, head down to the main station and check the departure boards for the next train to Bruges.
Standard Premier ticket holders will be in first class on the connecting train and you won’t need a booking – just hop on a train and find a seat.
Onboard experience and travel classes
Hop on board and enjoy free wi-fi, at-seat plug sockets, tasty food, and a generous luggage allowance. And if your plans change, you'll have more flexibility than ever before. View our fares, fees, and conditions.
Eurostar Standard
Your fast and flexible way to travel from city to city. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and pop to Eurostar Café for light bites, snacks,and drinks.
Eurostar Plus
Choose a little extra – including more space to work or relax. Take up to two pieces of luggage and one small daypack, and enjoy a light meal served at your seat.
Eurostar Premier
Our signature Eurostar experience for business and pleasure. Unwind in our exclusive lounges, speed through our priority ticket gates, and savour our onboard fine-dining experience.
Missed your connection because of a delay or cancellation?
You can hop on the next available train (HOTNAT) when travelling on high-speed services which are part of the Railteam alliance.
Frequently asked questions
The fastest train journey time between London and Bruges is 3 hours and 10 minutes. Take a direct Eurostar London to Brussels train in just 1 hour 53 minutes and change onto a local SNCB train to Bruges (Brugge) which takes just over an hour.
There are no food restrictions, so you’re allowed to bring your own food from home on the Eurostar between London and Brussels.
For your London to Brussels train journey, you should get to St Pancras International at our recommended arrival time to allow plenty of time to get through border controls and security.
Between London and Brussels, the high-speed lines allow our trains to drive at a maximum speed of 186 miles per hour (300 km/h).
On Eurostar between London and Brussels, Eurostar standard adult tickets allow you to bring two pieces of luggage that are up to 85cm long, and one small piece of hand luggage such as a handbag or briefcase. Find out more information about luggage allowances.
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*The analysis by EcoRes uses average CO₂ emissions per passenger travelling 1km. The calculations used 2022 internal data from the entire Eurostar-Thalys network (annual consumption of traction electricity, number of passengers transported, number of km travelled by these passengers), and CO₂ emission factors attributed to traction electricity produced in the respective countries crossed. For thermal cars, the emissions factor used is average for a combustion-powered car (averaged fuel) on a long-distance journey at 171gCO₂/km considering 2.2 person per car, taken from the ADEME (French Agency for Ecological Transition) Carbon Base. Calculations for the average CO₂ emissions per passenger for flights used combustion emissions from the International Civil Aviation Organization (ICAO) calculator, with additional upstream emissions data (WTT) based on DGAC (direction Générale de l’aviation civile) ratio of 22%. Non-CO₂ effects (condensation trails and cirrus clouds) were not taken into account. For full details, see eurostar.com/uk-en/sustainability.
Calculations taken from an independent study carried out by EcoRes SCRL in July 2023.